Inner Mongolia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Inner Mongolia, China in May.

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Manzhouli Hohhot Hulunbuir Yakeshi

Thinking about venturing to Inner Mongolia, China this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Inner Mongolia in May

Inner Mongolia, China is a region in China. May in Inner Mongolia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Yakeshi at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Chifeng at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Chifeng and 4°C (39°F) in Yakeshi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Inner Mongolia, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Wuhai with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Tongliao with 47 mm (1.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Inner Mongolia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Inner Mongolia, China?

Temperature range in Inner Mongolia (May)

Precipitation variation in Inner Mongolia (May)

Manzhouli

In May Manzhouli generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Manzhouli →

Hohhot

In May Hohhot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
295 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hohhot →

Hulunbuir

In May Hulunbuir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
4°C (39°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
299 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hulunbuir →

Yakeshi

In May Yakeshi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
299 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Yakeshi →

Baotou

In May Baotou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Baotou →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Inner Mongolia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manzhouli 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Hohhot 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Hulunbuir 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Yakeshi 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Baotou 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Chifeng 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Inner Mongolia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Inner Mongolia, China in May?

In May, Inner Mongolia, China generally has perfect weather conditions. Manzhouli sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Inner Mongolia, China in May?

In Manzhouli, the average daytime high in May is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Inner Mongolia, China get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Manzhouli averages just 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Inner Mongolia, China.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Inner Mongolia, China?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Inner Mongolia, China. Typically, the climate in Manzhouli is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Inner Mongolia, China is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Manzhouli. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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